Ce-La ratio-controlled structural transitions in Ni/Ce-La oxide catalysts for direct decomposition of methane

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Ni/Ce1-xLax catalysts exhibit enhanced catalytic performance for the direct decomposition of methane due to controlled structural transitions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Jae-Rang Youn; M Kim; Ki Cheol Kim; M Kim; Jae-Bum Lim; Kang-Seok Go; Sang Goo Jeon; Jinghua Guo; Woohyun Kim

doi:10.1039/d5ta09106c

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Ce-La ratio-controlled structural transitions in Ni/Ce-La oxide catalysts for direct decomposition of methane

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This research aims to explore the structural transitions of Ni/Ce1-xLax catalysts during methane decomposition.
Synthesis of Ni/Ce1-xLax catalysts with varying ratios of Ce and La.
Characterization of crystal structures and properties of the catalysts.
Evaluation of catalytic performance in methane decomposition under controlled conditions.
Identified optimal Ce-La ratio leading to superior catalytic activity.
Demonstrated improved oxygen storage capacity with specific catalyst compositions.
Revealed significant changes in electronic properties affecting methane decomposition efficiency.

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Investigates structural transitions in nickel catalysts for methane decomposition, suggesting enhanced catalytic efficiency.

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Ce–La mixed oxides represent widely applicable catalyst supports owing to their controllable crystal structures, oxygen storage capacity, and electronic properties. In this study, Ni/Ce1-xLax catalysts were systematically synthesized to investigate...

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